Posted by Howard Cheek on September 5, 2014 at 10:27 AM
Canon 1D Mark III image after sensor malfunction yesterday.
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Seven years & 200,000 + clicks under somewhat humid conditions at times.
My first experience with this, I'm assuming the sensor has failed.
Has anyone seen similar before? Could it possibly be anything else?
Anyway, sending it in to Canon, will find out soon enough..
I'm afraid i agree. Sure sorry, but you have gotten a long life and great images out of this camera, so imagine what beauties you
will get with the upcoming new one!
Sandy
I'm afraid i agree. Sure sorry, but you have gotten a long life and great images out of this camera, so imagine what beauties you
will get with the upcoming new one!
Sandy
Posted by Karen Kane on September 5, 2014 at 12:37 PM
Sorry to see this Howard
I've had shutter issues, where half the image is way under-exposed, but nothing like this. Fingers crossed that it works out for you
Yikes, I hope it's not too bad a deal here, Howard. Like most of us photo nuts I'm hoping you've got a backup unit of some sort to tie you over. These days anything we collect as a spare or hang on to has a price associated with it no matter what........good luck and keep us updated.
Posted by Dennis Plank on September 5, 2014 at 7:20 PM
Are you getting the lines on every image, Howard? Hope you saved your old camera.
Good luck.
Posted by Howard Cheek on September 6, 2014 at 8:16 AM
Sending the body in for repair today, will let y'all know the verdict in a week or so.
No backup Paul, & yes there R lines on every image Dennis..
I'm still getting a Mark IV to upgrade one day.. Hopefully in the not too distant future
Posted by Jim Zablotny on September 8, 2014 at 3:12 PM
Hi Howard,
That's too bad about your camera. Hopefully, it can be repaired and used as a backup after you get your new camera. Static charge, voltage irregularities, and excessive moisture can lead to electronics failure. 7 years is a respectable lifespan for a dslr that is used outdoors ..................Jim
Posted by Howard Cheek on September 14, 2014 at 11:57 AM
This is where I'm at with the camera repair after their initial examination.
No parts are being replaced, still in the dark.
Will try & get some more info Monday..
Description of Problem/Symptoms
Banding on the images. Clean and check all functions, repair to good working order. Please respond to estimate.
Accessories Received
Body Cap, CF Card: Prospec 8 GB UDMA, Eyecup, No Battery
DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE QTY ADJUSTMENTS LINE TOTAL
Out Of Warranty Standard Labor Charge $219.00 1 $219.00
2 Day Shipping & Handling $14.00 1 $14.00
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS
SUBTOTAL
SALES TAX
TOTAL
PAYMENT
BALANCE $251.64
$233.00
$18.64
$251.64
PARTS $0.00
Posted by Howard Cheek on September 24, 2014 at 9:18 AM
Service Details: Your product has been examined and it was found that the circuit board was loose, noise appeared in the image.
The circuit board was attached. The functions were confirmed.
Total cost for me was approx $277.00 with shipping both ways..
Not sure how it happened, I've never dropped my camera or otherwise mishandled it in any way
It's a good thing it was a minor problem--pretty easy and reasonably priced fix.
Not sure how it happened, I've never dropped my camera or otherwise mishandled it in any way
It's possible the board was loose from the time it was originally installed and then due to vibrations from use finally got to the point where the signal was degraded.
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Seven years & 200,000 + clicks under somewhat humid conditions at times.
My first experience with this, I'm assuming the sensor has failed.
Has anyone seen similar before? Could it possibly be anything else?
Anyway, sending it in to Canon, will find out soon enough..
will get with the upcoming new one!
Sandy
will get with the upcoming new one!
Sandy
I've had shutter issues, where half the image is way under-exposed, but nothing like this. Fingers crossed that it works out for you
Good luck.
No backup Paul, & yes there R lines on every image Dennis..
I'm still getting a Mark IV to upgrade one day.. Hopefully in the not too distant future
That's too bad about your camera. Hopefully, it can be repaired and used as a backup after you get your new camera. Static charge, voltage irregularities, and excessive moisture can lead to electronics failure. 7 years is a respectable lifespan for a dslr that is used outdoors
No parts are being replaced, still in the dark.
Will try & get some more info Monday..
Description of Problem/Symptoms
Banding on the images. Clean and check all functions, repair to good working order. Please respond to estimate.
Accessories Received
Body Cap, CF Card: Prospec 8 GB UDMA, Eyecup, No Battery
DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE QTY ADJUSTMENTS LINE TOTAL
Out Of Warranty Standard Labor Charge $219.00 1 $219.00
2 Day Shipping & Handling $14.00 1 $14.00
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS
SUBTOTAL
SALES TAX
TOTAL
PAYMENT
BALANCE $251.64
$233.00
$18.64
$251.64
PARTS $0.00
The circuit board was attached. The functions were confirmed.
Total cost for me was approx $277.00 with shipping both ways..
Not sure how it happened, I've never dropped my camera or otherwise mishandled it in any way
It's possible the board was loose from the time it was originally installed and then due to vibrations from use finally got to the point where the signal was degraded.
Glad you got it sorted out, Howard!
--P